VAP-005 Special Programs and Considerations

Veterans Access

• SERIES WORKBOOK You will use this extensively during the series. It is the cornerstone of this project and will be a valuable resource where you can compile all of the information necessary to file claims. Be sure to print it out before you start the series!
• VETERANS CRISIS LINE
• VA Veteran Suicide Prevention Resources:
• VA Programs for Homeless Veterans
• VSO Link
• UDT SEAL Donate Link

Hey Veterans! Welcome! Before we launch into this episode let’s make sure you are in the right place. You are finding yourself on the fifth episode in a series of 5 where my co host Geoff Geness and I are helping you access disability benefits in a streamlined manner.

In this episode we're going to share special programs and considerations for reserve veterans, combat veterans, and severely disabled veterans programs. Really quickly tho, I want to give a recap of the episodes in case you are looking for something else.

In the first episode, we covered the background and purpose of the VA and its compensation programs. In the second episode, we covered the 5 26 EZ application. In episode three we explained how to navigate the VA examinations and how to file for additionally qualified programs. In the fourth episode we discussed the specifics about the appeals process.

Here is a brief rundown of today’s topics. Just like the other episodes, each of these topics are detailed in the workbook and the links to all of the forms are on the website veteransaccessproject.org on the workbook page.

Today we are going to cover:

• VA Healthcare
• VA Guaranteed Home Loan Program
• CRSC: Combat Related Special Compensation
• Special consideration for Reservists
• VA Pension
• Additional Compensation for Dependents
• Chapter 31 Education Benefits (formerly known as Voc Rehab or Vocational Rehabilitation)
• Schedule A Appointments
• Service Academy Nominations
• Home Renovation Grants for Veterans including:
• Especially Adapted Housing (SAH)
• Special Home Adaptation (SHA)
• Temporary Residence Adaptation
• Home Improvement and Structural Alterations
• Auto adaptations
• Grant for purchase of vehicle
• Grant for adaptation of a vehicle

Benefits available to surviving family members such as:

• Accrued Benefits
• Funeral Benefits
• DIC Benefits (Dependency and Indemnity Compensation)
• Survivor’s Pension

If you are finding this podcast series helpful, please share it with another Veteran!

And again, thank you to the UDT Seal Association for sponsoring this series!

To grab the forms and workbook, head over to VeteransAccessProject.org

And last but not least, thank you to our production team!

Producer - Dr. Geoff Geness is a former Navy SEAL Officer, and VA Rater, the Director of Outreach and Education and VSO for the U D T C Association, as well as a chiropractic physician and acupuncturist.

Co-Producer - Stacey Whitcomb is podcast host and producer, civilian and acupuncturist who treats individuals recovering from service acquired injuries, illnesses, and trauma in a highly specialized clinic that serves emergency responders.

Artwork - Jeff Higgs produced the original artwork for the Veterans Access Project. He is a former Navy SEAL, Jujitsu instructor and incredible digital artist.

Workbook - MaryAnn Geness compiled and edited the workbook. She is a chiropractic physician and trauma specialist.

Music - "Super Power Cool Dude" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Bass Walker" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Ossuary 7 - Resolve" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/